Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

The REVA University has well experienced faculty members to guide candidates to pursue research leading to Doctoral degree in various disciplines. The University also has well equipped infrastructure for advanced research. All Schools have also engaged in advanced research and undertake funded projects.

Eligibility

Subject to the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

Candidates for admission to the Ph. D programme shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by the approved Assessment and Accreditation Agency.

Candidates who have cleared the M. Phil course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) and successfully completed the M. Phil. Degree;

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) /differently-abled and other categories of candidates;

Duration of the Programme:

The minimum duration for Ph D programme is THREE years, including course work. However, extension up to SIX years period of registration beyond the above limits shall be permitted based on the recommendation of the concerned Research Supervisor.

REVA University Ph. D. Entrance Test (REVA PET)

The registration for PhD is through Entrance Test (REVA PET), Interview and Counseling. The Entrance Test will be 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

The registration for PhD is through Entrance Test (REVA PET), Interview and Counseling. The Entrance Test will be 100 marks with 3 hours duration as under:

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Category of Candidates

Papers (100 Marks)

1

Candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-JRF / UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR/JRF/UGC-CSIR-NET / SLET/GATE or passed M Phil Degree or candidates who hold Teacher Fellowship

The syllabus of the Entrance Test paper for candidates other than those who have qualified UGC-JRF/UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR JRF/ UGC-CSIR NET / SLET / GATE or passed in M. Phil or candidates hold teacher fellowship, will be both on Research Methodology and the concerned subject of study (subject specific) with 50% of weightage each. The test will be for 100 marks of 3 hours duration. The question paper will be in TWO PARTS – Part-I: Questions on concerned subject of study (subject specific) for 50 marks (objective & descriptive) & Part-II: Questions on Research Methodology for 50 marks (objective & descriptive) with 3 hours duration.

The syllabus of the Entrance Test for candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET / GATE or candidates holding teacher fellowship will be only on Research Methodology. The question paper will be for 100 marks (20% Objective and 80% Descriptive) with 3 hours duration.

The syllabus of the Entrance Test for candidates who have passed M. Phil program will be only on concerned subject of study (subject specific). The question paper will be for 100 marks (50% Objective and 50% Descriptive) with 3 hours duration.

Candidates securing at least 50 marks out of 100 in the Entrance Test shall be declared as eligible for interview / viva voce.

The results of the Entrance Test will be displayed on the notice board of the Research and Innovation Council and hosted on the University website. No separate intimation / information in any form will be sent to the candidates about the results of entrance examination and admission.

The eligible candidates will be invited for interview/ viva-voce on the specific date and time. The candidates have to come prepared to discuss their research interest / area through presentations.

Candidates invited should attend the interview-cum-counseling along with

Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations.

The performance in the interview / viva voce will be assessed for 50 marks. The Selection of candidates for provisional registration shall be based on the performance in the interview only provided further that such a selection depends on the availability of the guide in the subject / area of interest of the candidate.

Candidates selected should take admission after payment of prescribed fee in full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forefeet the seat. Those candidates who are registered for PhD should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph D) Degree, 2016”.

Candidates who are not selected for a Ph.D. program have to re-apply whenever the applications are invited again and go through the Entrance Test afresh.

Note: Foreign Nationals and NRIs with Indian degree are also required to take the PhD Entrance Examination.

Ph D Entrance Test Syllabus

Interview-cum-Counseling

Candidates invited should attend the interview-cum-counseling along with following original documents:

Original marks cards of prescribed qualification such as two year PUC/10+2 examination, degree and PG degree examinations.

The performance in the interview / viva voce will be assessed for 50 marks. The Selection of candidates for provisional registration shall be based on the performance in the interview only provided further that such a selection depends on the availability of the guide in the subject / area of interest of the candidate.

Selection and Provisional Registration

Candidates selected should take admission after payment of prescribed fee in full within the notified date failing which they will automatically forefeet the seat.

Candidates who are not selected for a Ph.D. program have to re-apply whenever the applications are invited again and go through the Entrance Test afresh

Course Work

Those candidates who are registered for PhD should have to undergo course work of One Semester of SIX months and follow necessary conditions in the “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph D) Degree, 2016”.

The course work comprises of three courses, viz.,

Advanced Research Methodology,

Area Specific Course, and

Literature Review in the Thrust Area of Research

Application's Invited for PhD Registration - 2019

1st March, 2019

Issue of applications

5th April 2019

Last date for receipt of filled in
applications

13th April 2019

Entrance Examination

11th May 2019

Interview and Counseling

21st May 2019

Display of list of selected candidates
list

30th May 2019

Provisional Registration of selected
candidates

08th June 2019

Commencement of course work (tentative)

Admissions

No. of Seats : 5

Steps to Apply Online

Register & Confirm password: Candidate should fill the correct Name and Date of Birth as they appear in Class X marks card and it is mandatory to provide valid e-mail id. Immediately on filling up of the information, a password will be sent to your e-mail id. Login with the e-mail id and received password to proceed with online application form.

While filling the online application form, fields marked with red are mandatory and accurate information is solicited. Do not leave blank field unless it is not relevant to you.

Selection of Mode of Payment: Select the appropriate mode of Payment i.e., online mode. Immediately on submission of the application form at this stage, an Application Number will be generated. Candidates are requested to note down the Application Number and all the future correspondence will be made on this Application Number only.

The Payment may also be made through Demand Draft (DD) or through NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer).

How to Apply?

Application forms are available both in Online Mode and Direct Mode.

The Application Form can also be obtained from the Office of Admissions, REVA University.

Application Fee: Rs.1000/-. The details of tuition fee for various programs are provided Under “admissions” in the university website www.reva.edu.in.

Fee Details

Application Fee

The details of tuition fee for various programs are provided Under “admissions” in the university website www.reva.edu.in.

Program Fee

Program

Indian / SAARC Nationals (Rs. Per Annum)

NRI Fee (Rs. Per Annum)

Foreign Nationals ($ per Annum)

Registration Fee (Applicable only for First Year )

Course Fee (Per Annum)

Registration Fee (Applicable only for First Year )

Course Fee (Per Annum)

Registration Fee (Applicable only for First Year )

Course Fee (Per Annum)

PhD in Civil Engineering

10000

70000

$200

$2,000

$200

$2,000

Terms and Conditions

Candidates registered for Ph D are required to abide by “REVA University Regulations Governing the Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Doctoral (Ph D) Degree, 2016.

Fees payable for the Ph D program of the University are subject to review periodically. Ensuring that fees are paid before the announced due dates is the sole responsibility of the research scholar. Non-payment of the prescribed fees within the due dates will result in the cancellation of the registration to the Ph D program.

REVA University may withdraw or amend its offer provisional registration, or terminate the registration, if it is found that either a false or a misleading statement has been made or that significant information has either been omitted or withheld in a candidate's application form.

REVA University does not accept responsibility and expressly excludes all liability that may result from any loss, damage or injury caused to a research scholar or to the research scholar’s property.

Candidates selected for Ph D program of the University are required to sign an undertaking at the time of registration consenting to abide by the rules, regulations and the code of conduct of the University.

CLAT COACHING

Date & Time: 21st April 2016 to 2nd May 2016 - 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Venue : REVA University Campus

Faculty Profile : Coaching Instructors

Asst.Prof. Raghavendra G

He has accumulated practical examples with the conceptual clarity to make the subject easy. He empowers his students with his teaching in a way that studies become useful for them even after the classes. He keeps the class throughout interactive and gives an environment to students where they can share their doubts easily. He provides them the best help. The best part of his classes is "a quick-pic revision" of whatever has been taught in the previous classes. His diligence for the work and his students has been highly appreciated.

Asst.Prof.Rajashree

Rajashree.K is a gold medallist from University Law College with 5 years of experience in the industry. She has the credit of working with Fortune 500 Companies and reputed Law colleges across India.

Research Scholar Shimreichon A. Shimray

Topped her college in Bachelor of Arts – Bangalore University and finished among the Top three students in LLB at CMR Law School Bangalore and an Honors Student in LLM Specializing in Constitutional and Administrative Law from Christ University.
Is a Karnataka State Bar Council Member from 2013 and has interned under senior advocates and leading law firms in the City and has participated in many seminars pertaining to civil and International law.

Prof. Neha Mishra

Is the Head of School of Legal Studies, REVA University, She holds LL.M. from National Law School of India University specializing in Human Rights Law and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from the same institution. She completed her Master's in Arts from Hindu College, Delhi University. Presented her papers globally and authored articles and research papers for international journals. She has participated in various national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. In addition to her teaching experience in Law Schools for the past few years, she has also worked as an Attorney and in industry for many years.

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